Banff area
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Anonymous
| what is the best place to fly into (in the us or canada) and then drive? |
Anonymous
| We flew into Calgary-- it was an easy drive from there. |
Anonymous
| We drove from Calgary. |
Anonymous
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Fly into Calgary, unless you've got a private jet or something. I think its about 90 minute drive, & so pretty.
We loved Banff/Alberta in the late summer/early fall. Almost certainly one of the most beautiful places we've ever been. We keep talking about going back. |
Anonymous
| Yes, fly into Calgary. It's the closest airport unless you have a private plane. |
Anonymous
| Stayed in the Fairmont anyone? |
Anonymous
| I have a friend who drove in from Spokane. 7 hours through very beautiful country. Doable if flights to Calgary are too $$. |
Anonymous
I'm jealous. That is all. 
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Anonymous
+1 So jealous! 
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Anonymous
| We've only done it in the winter but it is a very easy drive from Calgary. |
Anonymous
| We are flying to Vancouver and then taking the train through the Rockies this fall. I can't wait, but that might be a different vacation than the one you are looking for. |
Anonymous
Yep and it was as gorgeous as the photos! A once in a lifetime trip! |
Anonymous
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We stayed at the Rimrock, which was equally gorgeous!
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Anonymous
Yes, both the Banff Springs and the Chateau Lake Louise. Both are awesome although I slightly preferred the Chateau. Glorious views, slightly nicer public areas of the hotel. Of course the Banff Springs has the town of Banff, which is very nice. |
Anonymous
| We also stayed in both the Banff springs and lake Louise Fairmont properties. Do a few days at both of you can. Banff has much more of a town and nice restaurant options. lake Louise is more remote but gorgeous. |